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Airport Guide — Full Reference
London Heathrow
IATA: LHR · ICAO: EGLL · Hillingdon, Greater London · Elevation 25m · GMT / BST
#6World rank by passengers
4Active terminals
(T2, T3, T4, T5)
(T2, T3, T4, T5)
~200Gates across all
terminals
terminals
2Parallel runways
(09L/27R, 09R/27L)
(09L/27R, 09R/27L)
61.6MPassengers in
2023
2023
80+Airlines operating
from LHR
from LHR
1946Year opened —
78 years operating
78 years operating
Terminal Guide — Which Airlines Use Which Terminal
T5
Terminal 5 — The British Airways Terminal
British Airways · Iberia · Vueling · Level
Largest and newest terminal. Best shopping, dining, and lounges. BA Galleries Club and First Galleries here. Heathrow Express platform inside.
T2
Terminal 2 — The Queen's Terminal (Star Alliance)
Lufthansa · United · Air Canada · Singapore Airlines · ANA · Swiss · Austrian · Thai · Scandinavian · Ethiopian · Brussels Airlines · Tap Air Portugal · Aer Lingus
Opened 2014. Home to most Star Alliance carriers. Star Alliance Lounge on departures level.
T3
Terminal 3 — oneworld & Premium Carriers
American Airlines · Cathay Pacific · Qantas · Japan Airlines · Finnair · Royal Jordanian · Emirates · Virgin Atlantic · Delta · Hainan · Sri Lankan
T2 and T3 are connected landside — you can walk between them without exiting security.
T4
Terminal 4 — SkyTeam & Others
Air France · KLM · Korean Air · Malaysia Airlines · Saudi Arabian Airlines · Flybe · Oman Air · Gulf Air · Batik Air
Located south of the central area — connected by the Heathrow Airport Transit (free automated train) and dedicated bus service.
Getting to Central London
⚡ Heathrow Express£25
Paddington · Non-stop · T2/3/4/5 · Every 15 min
15 min
▸ Elizabeth Line (TfL)£11.80
Paddington, Bond St, Liverpool St, Canary Wharf
~30 min
▹ Piccadilly Line~£6
All central London stops · Cheapest option
~50 min
◢ National Express CoachFrom £10
Victoria Coach Station · Various stops
~80 min
🚗 Black Cab / Taxi£45–85
Central London · Metered · 24/7 from all terminals
35–70 min
🚘 Uber / Private Hire£40–65
Designated pickup zones at each terminal
35–70 min
ⓘ Book Heathrow Express tickets online at least a day ahead — in-station prices are significantly higher. The Elizabeth Line is the best value for most travellers.
Terminal Layout — Simplified Airport Map
Insider Tips for Travellers
Book transport in advanceHeathrow Express costs £37 at the gate vs £25 online. The Elizabeth Line needs no booking and saves nearly £25 vs Express.
Arrive early — especially T3T3 security can be slow in peak hours. Allow 3 hours for long-haul departures. Fast Track Security upgrades are worth it from £10.
T5 has the best foodGordon Ramsay's Plane Food, Wagamama, Hix, and dozens more. T3 is weakest for dining — eat before you go through security.
Free inter-terminal transitThe Heathrow Airport Transit is free for all passengers between T2, T3, and T5. For T4, take the free dedicated bus.
Avoid airport currency desksExchange rates at airport desks are poor. Use the ATMs instead — Travelex charges up to 11% above the mid-market rate.
Download the Heathrow appReal-time flight updates, terminal maps, lounge wait times, and the ability to pre-order food for collection.
Terminal Facilities
Premium Lounges
BA Concorde Room
T5 · First only
T5 · First only
BA Galleries Club
T5 · Business
T5 · Business
Star Alliance Lounge
T2 · All classes
T2 · All classes
No.1 Lounge (PP)
T2, T3, T5 · Priority Pass
T2, T3, T5 · Priority Pass
Aspire Lounge
T2, T3 · Priority Pass
T2, T3 · Priority Pass
Emirates Lounge
T3 · First & Business
T3 · First & Business
Services & Amenities
On-site hotels
Sofitel T5 · Hilton T4
Sofitel T5 · Hilton T4
Medical centres
All 4 terminals
All 4 terminals
Left luggage
All terminals · 24hr
All terminals · 24hr
Shower suites
Available in select lounges
Available in select lounges
Prayer & faith rooms
All 4 terminals
All 4 terminals
Free WiFi
All terminals · No limit
All terminals · No limit
115+ shops at T5
M&S, Harrods, Fortnum's
M&S, Harrods, Fortnum's
Children's play zones
T2, T3, T5
T2, T3, T5
Minimum Connection Times
T5 → T5
Domestic · Short-haul
45 min
T5 → T5
Long-haul to long-haul
60 min
T2 ⇔ T3
Landside connection walkway
75 min
T2/T3 → T5
Inter-terminal train required
90 min
T4 → T5
Bus + train — most complex
90 min
T5 → T4
Train + bus transfer
90 min
⚠ MCT times are minimums under normal conditions. Add 15–30 min buffer. T4 connections are highest risk — if possible, book routings that avoid T4 as a transit point.
Nearby from Paddington
Oxford St
~5 min Tube
~5 min Tube
Hyde Park
~15 min walk
~15 min walk
Notting Hill
~20 min walk
~20 min walk
Mayfair / W1
~3 stops Elizabeth
~3 stops Elizabeth
Data accurate as of 2024 · Always verify connections and transport prices before travel
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